Introducing Our New Dermatologist: Dr. Busch
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Busch, a highly respected and board-certified dermatologist, to our team at La Jolla Vein & Vascular! With her extensive expertise and dedication to patient care, Dr. Heidi Busch brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to […]
New Doctor: Dr Amanda Steinberger: Let’s get to know her!
We are thrilled to introduce our newest addition to the La Jolla Vein & Vascular team, Dr. Amanda Steinberger, a distinguished interventional radiologist with a passion for advancing the field of venous disease treatment. […]
Our new La Jolla Vein & Vascular Vista Clinic is now open!!!
We had our wonderful ribbon cutting ceremony this past month with Vista City’s Chamber of Commerce.
We were so honored to have Vista […]
La Jolla Vein Care EXPANDS SERVICES, RENAMES LA JOLLA VEIN & VASCULAR
Renowned vein clinic welcomes new physician, offers new services, and rebrands to La Jolla Vein & Vascular
La Jolla Vein and Vascular is a leader in vein treatment serving the Southern California community since 2010, announces a new name to reflect […]
La Jolla Vein and Vascular welcomes Jodi Hirsch, PA-C
Jodi Hirsch PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant who has spent her career specializing in the field of peripheral vascular disease and venous disease. She gained her undergraduate degree in chemistry and pursued her degree in Physician […]
Diabetes and Vascular Disease
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that affects the body’s ability to absorb glucose, which is a form of sugar and a major source of energy. There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 (formerly known as juvenile diabetes) and Type 2 (formerly called adult onset diabetes).
Both cause high […]
What is polidocanol (Asclera)?
A variety of sclerosant medications can be used for veins, but at La Jolla Vein Care, we prefer polidocanol (brand name Asclera), because it is the most comfortable for the patient and has the lowest risk of side effects. It is a detergent-type medication that injures the inner lining of the veins. […]
What are the adverse effects of Vein treatment?
Patients generally do very well with vein treatments, all of which have a low risk of complications. Some post treatment effects can include:
Aching over the treated veins is normal after vein treatment. This responds well to walking, ice packs, and anti-inflammatory medications such as […]
Endovenous Laser Ablation for Saphenous Vein Reflux
Endovenous laser vein ablation, also known as endovenous laser therapy (EVLA), is a type of treatment for saphenous vein reflux, the underlying cause of most varicose veins. At La Jolla Vein Care, we offer ALL treatment modalities for varicose veins, not just […]
How is Venous Reflux Disease Treated?
Step 1: Identifying the underlying problem
The first step is to treat the underlying problem, venous reflux disease. The specific pattern of venous reflux disease was detected by ultrasound. Venous reflux usually starts in the saphenous veins. The saphenous veins are most effectively treated with vein ablation procedures. This […]
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